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JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
7
Schools
4,517
Students
$15,294
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
99.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
76.0%
Graduation Rate
-10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 4,517 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,294 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BAYOU METO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05443
BOBBY G LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05587
JACKSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05792
MURRELL TAYLOR ELEM. SCHOOLKG–05350
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JACKSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08966
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,168
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ADKINS PRE-K CENTERPK–PK211
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,294Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
33%
State
46.2%
Local (property tax)
32.5%
Federal
21.3%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,517
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.0%, graduation is 10.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT?
JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,517 students.
What is the graduation rate for JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 76.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,294 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.